Ben Lillie
@caveatnyc
- They want to be like Russia so much they’re straight up copying Lysenkoism
- Friday is Jimmy Buffett Day. That has nothing to do with Abolish Everything, but you should come and make sure that he doesn’t get abolished.
- If you’ve been thinking about coming to an Abolish Everything! taping, we’ve got FOUR this Thursday and Friday @caveatnyc.bsky.social ! Early shows are sold out but the late shows still have some tix and the lineups are incredible. Don’t miss your chance! www.caveat.nyc/events/aboli...
- Reposted by Ben LillieThis month’s run of Abolish tapings starts TOMORROW! Late Thursday show has 4 tix left! Join the radical movement!
- If you’ve been thinking about coming to an Abolish Everything! taping, we’ve got FOUR this Thursday and Friday @caveatnyc.bsky.social ! Early shows are sold out but the late shows still have some tix and the lineups are incredible. Don’t miss your chance! www.caveat.nyc/events/aboli...
- Reposted by Ben LillieNot many people know this, but all of the major political changes and social movement successes of the twentieth century -- from the New Deal to the civil rights movement to the Great Society -- were achieved because Democratic voters lay perfectly still and never pushed their representatives to act
- Reposted by Ben LillieIf you’ve been thinking about coming to an Abolish Everything! taping, we’ve got FOUR this Thursday and Friday @caveatnyc.bsky.social ! Early shows are sold out but the late shows still have some tix and the lineups are incredible. Don’t miss your chance! www.caveat.nyc/events/aboli...
- I like honesty is politicians. E.g. here is Andrew Cuomo honestly telling New Yorkers, “I’m a butthole.”
- Someone should make a play out of that.
- Reposted by Ben LillieAmy and I are here to remind you that Season 2 of Abolish Everything on @nebula.tv starts taping THIS FRIDAY @caveatnyc.bsky.social and tix are avail here, for now: www.caveat.nyc/events/aboli...
- “Some” is doing a lot of work here.
- “Defending democracy is a partisan act” so the NYT won’t do it. Let that sink in.
- NYT leadership has shown you - and told you - that they will not defend democracy. “When someone shows you who they are, believe them the first time.” ~Maya Angelou Instead support other outlets & journalists @apnews.com is great h/t @dfroomkin.bsky.social presswatchers.org/2024/05/new-...
- This would be delightful
- Reposted by Ben LillieYouth pastor voice: You know who else took on a globally important leadership role at the age of 33?
- Reposted by Ben Lilliehe's right and he's right to say it
- Reposted by Ben LillieThis time next week I'll be hosting the science-comedy talkshow, Science Tonight! 🧪🔭 Info, ticket and livestream link below!
- This would be good for Mamdani, right? Split the "I love absolute pieces of shit" vote between Cuomo and Adams?
- Reposted by Ben LillieA Muslim son of immigrants might become mayor of NYC in part because he cross endorsed and supported a Jewish candidate and Black candidate, and vice versa. It's a beautiful American story for the rest of us. A nightmare for all the right people ;) It's so New York.
- Jfc. 20 years since we invaded Iraq and zero lessons learned.
- When I was a kid in 1992 I remember running around the house excited that Bill Clinton had won. Everything about the man since has fuled my profound disappointment in politicians.
- Former President Bill Clinton is endorsing former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, his former HUD secretary, as the Democratic establishment tries to attempt to ensure Zohran Mamdani does not win the Democratic primary for NYC mayor. www.nytimes.com/2025/06/22/n...
- Reposted by Ben Lillie“Trump Is Objectively Bad for America. Why Won't More Journalists Say So?” - John Harwood for Zeteo
- Reposted by Ben LillieAnd much of the Democratic establishment, too
- Is the Post just doing pro-Trump propaganda now? Like, we saw the photos and this isn’t it.
- Planes roared over D.C. on Saturday, tanks rolled along the National Mall, brass bands resounded and thousands of soldiers marched past cheering crowds, as the Army put on the largest show of military might in the capital in more than three decades. wapo.st/4dYFOck
- Tonight! We’re trying out a new show: comedians make up a talk, never having seen the slides before, then the person who wrote the talk gives it for real! caveat.nyc/events/peer-...
- There are so many things that science communicators used to talk about in “isn’t this weird bit of history fun” talks that are suddenly super relevant.
- This is my new all time favorite photo
- Reposted by Ben LillieThe Declaration of Independence specifies 27 grievances with King George III and Britain. Donald Trump has committed at least 16 of those same offenses. #NoKings
- Reposted by Ben LillieMy only note for Stephen Colbert: we can send Cuomo back to the suburbs a lot sooner than November.
- Reposted by Ben LillieBillionaires are consolidating around Cuomo because they know he will preserve the broken status quo. New Yorkers are rallying behind our campaign because they're ready for change. In two weeks, we will shock the political establishment and win a city we can all afford.
- Party of free speech right here
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- Reposted by Ben LillieHere are some texts I got from an immigration lawyer friend of mine. Shared with permission. Some of the bleakest shit I’ve ever heard.
- Tomorrow! Check out the Caveat Sketch Sampler, with a whole bunch of amazing sketch groups! In addition, we'll be trying out a new Powerpoint Karaoke idea, with help from @arksandsciences.bsky.social and @shyaporn.bsky.social caveat.nyc/events/cavea...
- Reposted by Ben Lilliei think it should be a bigger story that the president held a meeting with a foreign head of state where he ranted about the most gutter white supremacist propaganda you can find on the internet
- This is a fantastic idea.
- We know this looks bad, but you have to understand, we were abdicating our responsibility at the time, so you can’t blame us.
- Predicting upcoming movie plots based on how I’m feeling these days: “Aliens invade and everyone is just like, ‘Yeah, that’s probably a good idea.’”
- *Roblox_oof*
- What happened to Rudy Giuliani? It’s been like four seasons since I’ve seen anything about him.
- We’re going to lose our democracy in part because The NY Times thinks that something is only a bribe if it’s handed over in a cartoon bag of money marked “BRIBE” and the official sends a thank you note that says “Thank you for your generous bribe”
- This Wednesday! I'm trying out a new show idea involving talks and comedy, w/ help from Brian Morabito! Come by and you can also see @joshgondelman.bsky.social, Andy Vega, @emenez2.bsky.social, Kat Thek, Kurt Cruz, McKenna Moore, Molly Brown, and @paulacroxson.bsky.social! caveat.nyc/events/frien...
- Honestly surprised they’re getting any applications at all.
- Reposted by Ben LillieOur 4/25 Abolish Everything! tapings are almost sold out! Grab your tix while you can because these are all-killer, no-filler, bangers only, etc. caveat.nyc/events/aboli...
- The real April Fools was the badly thought out pranks we didn’t do along the way.
- Reposted by Ben LillieNo thanks, April Fools' Day. I can tell upsetting lies to my friends and family all year round.
- Wednesday! I'll be doing a set on science jargon at Friends With Caveats! @caveatnyc.bsky.social 9pm doors: caveat.nyc/events/frien...
- I love that Mr. Beast’s enduring legacy will be getting everyone to read The Ones Who Walk Away From Omelaz
- Starting my novel about the adventures of Tronk, Trunk, Trusk, and the Great Phjeem.
- Wait, so Lee Harvey Oswald was the killer??????? #plottwists
- Reposted by Ben LillieWhen a university’s endowment is in the billions and the federal government pulls the plug on millions, then TODAY IS THAT RAINY DAY.
- Has someone set up a site tracking things deleted from government sites recently?
- Congrats to @chandlerjdean.bsky.social and team, Abolish Everything just renewed for season 2 on @nebula.tv! variety.com/2025/tv/news...
- Her book was called “All I Did Was Ask” and that was never more apt than here
- Reposted by Ben LillieDeep dives on the deep brain, comedy about consciousness & trivia that’ll blow your mind! Join us THURSDAY 7pm (irl/stream) for THE GANGLIA’S ALL HERE – a science comedy show & science trivia showdown inspired by NEUROSCIENCE! 🎟⬇️ @factsmachinepod.bsky.social @caveatnyc.bsky.social!
- This starts today! Still a couple of slots, so if you're thinking of doing it, go for it!
- The first Caveat class on public spkeaing starts this Monday, taught by me! caveat.nyc/classes
- Reposted by Ben LillieAmong the material devastation to everyday people, Senate Dems have now blown a hole in their ability to work with the House. We had an agreed upon plan, House took immense risk, then Senate turned around midway and destroyed it w/ a fear-based, inexplicable abdication. They own what happens next.
- Holy crap, even Nate Silver thinks the Democrats fucked it up
- Congrats to AOC on having a clear path to the Senate.
- And there's data!
- The first Caveat class on public spkeaing starts this Monday, taught by me! caveat.nyc/classes
- Last call for Caveat's first class starting Monday! How to Give a Public Talk, for anyone wanting to get into doing things like Nerd Nite, talks in bars, or even TED talks caveat.nyc/classes
- Reposted by Ben LillieThere's been so much publicity about the now-Oscar-winning doc No Other Land being unable to find a U.S. distributor (which is appalling) that some people may not realize it's currently on 100 screens here. In Manhattan you can see it at Film Forum; in Brooklyn it's at Alamo Drafthouse.
- Reposted by Ben LillieThere's a few last-minute tickets for the live @depthsofwikipedia.bsky.social show tonight! caveat.nyc/events/depth...
- Reposted by Ben LillieThe next Abolish Everything tapings for @nebula.tv are TOMORROW @caveatnyc.bsky.social! The 7 PM is sold out, but there’s still a handful of tickets left for the 10 PM. Lots of stone cold killers on this one—not to be missed! caveat.nyc/events/aboli...
- Reposted by Ben LillieNew York friends: We're hosting the Oscars watch party at @caveatnyc.bsky.social on Sunday! Come through for a lesson in how to appropriately name your punny Oscar party snack dishes, among other delights caveat.nyc/events/oscar...
- Reposted by Ben LillieTONIGHT AT 7 ET!
- The crowd is watching, the lights are on and The Establishment is ready to keep the status quo — the podium is empty, what are you waiting on? It’s time to abolish everything! It’s hosted by @chandlerjdean.bsky.social and I’m very excited for the first episode to air on @nebula.tv tonight :)
- Reposted by Ben LillieI’m hosting a brand new Facebook Marketplace Live! game show on 3/4 at caveat with some outstanding comedians. Plz come if you’re free :) caveat.nyc/events/marke...
- Reposted by Ben LillieComedy about common ancestors, stories about the origin of species & trivia that’ll have you in it to Darwin it! Join us THURSDAY 7pm (irl/stream) for THE ORIGIN TRAIL – a science comedy show & science trivia showdown inspired by EVOLUTION! 🎟⬇️ @factsmachinepod.bsky.social @caveatnyc.bsky.social!
- Reposted by Ben LillieAre you an early-career #scientist who has been affected by the ongoing uncertainties surrounding US federal research funding and hiring? We at @stellatecomms.bsky.social want to help! We are offering 📝 free resume/CV reviews for those whose jobs are at risk: forms.gle/CCbbu2X5GJwH...
- Reposted by Ben LillieIf you're in NYC and looking for excellent science fun, Facts Machine is Feb 20 at Caveat @caveatnyc.bsky.social sky.social #scicomm www.caveat.nyc/events/facts...
- Reposted by Ben LillieVocabaret with your bae??? Our next show at @caveatnyc.bsky.social is on Valentine's Day, and we're playing Dating Games. Make it a cheap date and get an early bird ticket before Feb. 7. caveat.nyc/events/vocab...
- Been off social media for a while, but coming back! Thinking it might be a good time to get into TikTok.
